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Lentil Flatbread

Lentil Flatbread

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Add lentils and water to a blender, or food processor and soak for at least 3 hours.
  3. 3 Blend lentils until they are very smooth. Season with salt. (Batter can be used immediately, but for best results refrigerate overnight).
  4. 4 To cook, heat a non-stick pan on medium-high. Grease lightly with olive oil and allow to get hot. Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter to the hot pan.
  5. 5 Use the bottom of a ladle or spoon to spread out into a 5 or 6 inch circle. Lower heat to medium, and adjust from there if needed. Cook the first side for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, before flipping over.
  6. 6 Cook the second side for about 2 minutes, before transferring to a plate. Keep warm flatbreads covered with a towel while cooking and stacking.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Sourdough Bread

Chef John's Sourdough Bread

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
1315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place starter into a bowl. Add bread flour, water, and salt; mix until well blended and sticky.
  3. 3 Cover with aluminum foil and let stand for 4 hours at 70 to 75 degrees F (21 to 24 degrees C).
  4. 4 Uncover dough and use wet hands to fold it over onto itself three to four times. Cover again with foil and let ferment for 2 more hours.
  5. 5 Generously dust a proofing basket (banneton) with rice flour.
  6. 6 Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Shape into a ball with a smooth, unbroken surface, using just enough flour on the surface to keep it from sticking. Place dough into the prepared basket with the smooth side down. Pinch the rougher edges on the surface together toward the center to smooth them while maintaining a round ball shape.
  7. 7 Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours to slow the fermentation process.
  8. 8 Remove the banneton from the refrigerator. Let sit in a warm spot until dough springs back slowly and retains a slight indentation when poked gently with a finger, about 3 to 5 hours.
  9. 9 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. 10 Dust surface of dough with flour. Gently invert the banneton over the center of the baking sheet and flip dough out onto the parchment paper. Gently brush off excess rice flour. Score top of dough about 1/8-inch deep with a sharp knife to create a shallow slit running across the center. Mist the entire surface lightly with water.
  11. 11 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until beautifully browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
  12. 12 Transfer loaf to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.

By John Mitzewich

Instant Pot Rustic Country Bread

Instant Pot Rustic Country Bread

Prep
40 min
Cook
65 min
Total
335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir bread flour, whole wheat flour, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined; set aside.
  2. 2 Gently whisk 1 1/4 cups warm water and yeast together in a small bowl. Allow to rest at room temperature until foamy and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Make a shallow well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir together using a spatula until a coarse dough begins to form. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and begin kneading, dusting with more flour as needed to prevent dough from sticking, until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a ball and place in a large bowl lightly greased with cooking spray. Cover the bowl with a towel lightly dampened with warm water and set aside in a warm spot to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Lightly grease a 7- to 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper; lightly grease parchment paper with cooking spray; set aside.
  6. 6 Using your fingers, gently press down on dough to deflate slightly and transfer to a work surface that has been very lightly dusted with flour. Gently knead dough 2 or 3 times, preserving as many air bubbles as possible. Using the sides of your hands, shape dough into a ball by pulling the sides under until a smooth and slightly shiny surface develops. Gently transfer dough to the prepared cake pan and lightly dust with flour; cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. 7 Add remaining 1 cup water and a steam rack to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot); place cake pan on the rack. Close and lock the lid. Turn vent to Sealing position. Select Manual/Yogurt setting; set timer for 1 hour. Dough will rise in cooker and double in size. Press Cancel.
  8. 8 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  9. 9 Select Manual/Pressure Cook setting on the Instant Pot. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 3 to 5 minutes for pressure to build.
  10. 10 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 8 to 10 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Carefully remove the cake pan as it will be hot; remove aluminum foil.
  11. 11 Transfer cake pan to the preheated oven and bake until bread is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove bread from the cake pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing, about 30 minutes. Using a bread knife, slice loaf crosswise into 3/4-inch thick slices.

By John Somerall

Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs

Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Layer bread slices in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Allow a bit of room between slices for warm air to circulate.
  3. 3 Toast bread in the preheated oven, flipping until evenly dry, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Process bread in a food processor until fine. Add Pecorino Romano cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and sugar and pulse until just combined.

By BabyDragonfly

Skillet Cornbread

Skillet Cornbread

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a 9-inch cast iron skillet into the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix milk and cornmeal together in small bowl. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a mixing bowl. Add cornmeal mixture, eggs, and butter; beat until a smooth batter forms, about 1 minute.
  4. 4 Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add vegetable oil to the skillet and swish to coat. Pour out any excess oil, then pour batter into the skillet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 23 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve.

By mjgreenaway

Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread

Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
1145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together rye flour, bread flour, buttermilk, caraway seeds, vital wheat gluten, and kosher salt in a very large bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit until yeast is creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir yeast mixture into flour mixture until well mixed and caraway seeds are evenly distributed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 18 hours.
  3. 3 Place a Dutch oven in the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a heavily floured work surface. It will be somewhat elongated, so take the right and left sides and fold them into the middle. Turn dough over and gently use a spatula to tuck corners under; cover with plastic wrap for 15 minutes. Remove plastic wrap, dust dough with flour, and make shallow cuts in the top for full bloom.
  5. 5 Carefully place dough in the preheated Dutch oven, cover immediately, reduce oven temperature to 460 degrees F (238 degrees C), and bake until bread is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Carefully transfer bread from the Dutch oven to an oven rack and bake for 5 minutes.

By chalkie

Mall Pretzels

Mall Pretzels

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve yeast, brown sugar, and salt in 1 ½ cups warm water in a large bowl. Stir in flour; knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat the dough. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan. Line 6 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3 After dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 3-foot rope, pencil thin or thinner. Twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution. Place onto parchment covered baking sheets, and let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with coarse salt, garlic salt or cinnamon sugar.

By Jeannie Yee

Cast Iron Skillet Buttermilk Cornbread

Cast Iron Skillet Buttermilk Cornbread

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together white cornmeal, yellow cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add buttermilk, lard, and vegetable oil; stir well to combine. Mix in egg until smooth batter forms.
  3. 3 Remove hot cast iron skillet from the oven, melt butter in the hot skillet, then pour in batter. Top with paprika and kosher salt. Return the skillet to the preheated oven.
  4. 4 Reduce temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake until cornbread is golden brown and pulling away from the sides of the skillet, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.

By Dannielle Randall

Spelt-Banana Bread

Spelt-Banana Bread

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine spelt flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
  3. 3 Beat eggs in a large bowl until light yellow in color. Stir in sour cream, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mash 2 bananas and add to the egg mixture. Dice remaining bananas and add to the bowl. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Pour flour mixture into the bowl with the egg-banana mixture and and stir just until flour is incorporated; do not over mix.
  4. 4 Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons pecans on top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes.
  6. 6 Place pan on a rack to cool, about 10 minutes. Turn loaf out onto the rack to cool completely.

By Bibi

Matzah

Matzah

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the top position. Preheat a heavy baking sheet in the oven.
  2. 2 Dust a clean work surface and a rolling pin with 1 teaspoon flour, or as needed.
  3. 3 Place 1 cup flour into a mixing bowl; set a timer for 16 minutes (18 minutes maximum). Start the timer; pour water, 1 tablespoon at a time, into flour. Stir with a fork until dough forms a rough ball.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to the prepared work surface; knead rapidly and firmly until smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. 5 Divide dough into 4 equal-sized pieces; cut each piece in half to get 8 pieces. Swiftly roll each piece into a ball. Working from the center, roll out each dough piece into a 5-inch-diameter round, dusting with flour as needed. Continue to gradually roll dough out to a diameter of about 8 inches, increasing each size by about 1 inch, then letting dough rest for a few seconds before rolling again to the finished size. The dough rounds will be very thin.
  6. 6 Use a fork to quickly pierce through each dough round about 25 times, all over, to prevent rising. Flip dough over and pierce each piece again 25 times.
  7. 7 With at least 5 minutes left on the timer, remove the hot baking sheet from the preheated oven and place dough rounds onto the baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake on the top rack in the preheated oven for 2 minutes; flip matzah over and bake until lightly browned and crisp, about 2 more minutes.
  9. 9 Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Use a brush to lightly anoint each matzah with olive oil. Season generously with salt.

By Batyah

Mbeju (Paraguayan Cheese Flatbread)

Mbeju (Paraguayan Cheese Flatbread)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cassava flour, salt, cayenne, butter, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl by rubbing the mixture between your fingertips until it resembles large, coarse crumbs. Drizzle in milk and continue mixing and rubbing with your hands until the mixture resembles very small pebbles and is moist enough to hold together in large clumps when squeezed tightly together; add more milk if needed.
  2. 2 Place a small (6-inch) dry, nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Transfer in a heaping 1/2 cup cassava mixture or enough to cover the bottom of the pan. The mixture should be 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch deep. Press the top of the mixture down slightly to settle and use a spatula to go around the edges of the mixture, pressing any loose crumbs back into the flatbread.
  3. 3 Cover and cook until the bottom is golden brown, a crust forms under the flatbread, and a spatula can be slid underneath, about 3 minutes. Turn over with a combination of tossing the pan up slightly while flipping with the spatula. You can also place a plate over the pan, then invert the flatbread and slide it back into the pan. Cook the other side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving warm.

By John Mitzewich

Lebanese Mountain Bread

Lebanese Mountain Bread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
600 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place 1/2 cup flour, yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in warm water. Whisk together thoroughly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Cover bowl and let sit until mixture gets bubbly, 30 to 60 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle in olive oil; add salt and remaining 1 cup flour. Mix together until mixture forms a sticky (not wet) dough ball that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. If mixture seems too wet, add a bit more flour.
  5. 5 Lightly flour a work surface. Knead dough until it is soft, supple, and slightly elastic, about 2 minutes. Pour a few drops of olive oil in a bowl. Transfer dough ball to the bowl and turn to coat surface with oil.
  6. 6 Cover bowl and place in a warm spot. Let dough rise until it has doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
  7. 7 Transfer dough to a work surface and knead to remove air bubbles, about 1 minute. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
  8. 8 Lightly flour a work surface; dough may be sticky so make sure you use enough flour to keep dough from sticking to the surface or your hands (but less flour is best). Break off a piece of dough slightly smaller than a golf ball. Roll into a smooth ball. Flatten and roll out into a circle about 1/8-inch thick.
  9. 9 Invert a smooth mixing bowl on the work surface; lightly flour the bottom. Lightly stretch the dough and place the dough circle on the floured surface of the inverted bowl. Gently stretch dough evenly down the sides of the bowl, working your way around the edges, until it is very thin and translucent, or as thin as you can get it without tearing it.
  10. 10 Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Flour your hands and carefully remove the dough circle from the bottom of the bowl. Transfer to hot skillet. Cook until blisters form and begin to brown, about 45 to 60 seconds per side.
  11. 11 Transfer to a dish and cover to allow bread to steam and stay moist and supple.

By John Mitzewich

No-Knead Focaccia

No-Knead Focaccia

4.9

Prep
45 min
Cook
30 min
Total
1075 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir yeast into bread flour in a bowl. Add salt, followed by 4 teaspoons oil, and water. Stir with a spoon until a wet, sticky dough forms.
  3. 3 Cover and let sit at room temperature for 12 to 14 hours.
  4. 4 Uncover dough and transfer to an oiled work surface. Using oiled hands, press and push the dough into a rectangle, 16x12 inches in size.
  5. 5 Fold dough into thirds horizontally; fold vertically into thirds. Transfer smooth side up into a generously oiled pan.
  6. 6 Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let rest until almost doubled in size, for 1 hour.
  7. 7 Using oiled hands, fold once more into thirds horizontally, then into thirds vertically to develop gluten structure.
  8. 8 Flip dough, smooth side up, on the pan; cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 1 hour more.
  9. 9 Unwrap and stretch and fold dough once more in each direction using oiled hands.
  10. 10 Transfer, smooth-side up, into a generously oiled metal baking pan. Lightly drizzle with additional olive oil and stretch to fit the pan. Cover and let rest for 2 hours.
  11. 11 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Unwrap and poke holes in the top of the dough using oiled fingers if desired for the traditional focaccia look. Scatter over rosemary and flaky sea salt.
  12. 12 Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes; transfer to a wire rack and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  13. 13 Slice and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Dry-Aged Prime Rib

Dry-Aged Prime Rib

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
110 min
Total
44900 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve 2 teaspoons kosher salt in 1/2 cup water. Wipe down prime rib with kosher salt water mixture.
  2. 2 Pour enough sea salt over a rimmed baking sheet until completely covered; sprinkle Himalayan pink salt on top. Place a roasting rack over salt on baking sheet. Place prime rib on the rack and refrigerate at 34 to 38 degrees F (1 to 3 degrees C), uncovered, for 30 to 40 days.
  3. 3 Remove prime rib from the refrigerator. Trim fat as needed. Transfer the rack into a roasting pan; place prime rib on top. Spray prime rib with water; season generously with kosher salt. Refrigerate 24 to 48 hours to let meat absorb salt.
  4. 4 Remove prime rib from the refrigerator; cover loosely with aluminum foil until warmed up slightly, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Insert a probe thermometer into the prime rib.
  6. 6 Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake until desired doneness is reached, about 90 minutes. [125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare, 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, or 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium] Rest prime rib before slicing, 30 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Kosher Salt Encrusted Prime Rib Roast

Kosher Salt Encrusted Prime Rib Roast

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
270 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 210 degrees F (100 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cover the bottom of a roasting pan with a layer of kosher salt. Place the roast, bone side down, on the salt. Season the meat with the ground black pepper and seasoning salt, then cover completely with kosher salt.
  3. 3 Roast in preheated oven for 4 to 5 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  4. 4 Remove from oven and let rest for 30 minutes. This sets the juices and makes the roast easier to carve. (Note: Be sure to remove all the salt from the roast before serving.)

By MARBALET

Easy Fried Salmon

Easy Fried Salmon

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season salmon with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet.
  3. 3 Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn with a spatula and cook until salmon feels firm to the touch and skin is crisp, about 3 minutes more.

By Patrick O'Neal

Best Roast Beef

Best Roast Beef

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Make sure roast is at room temperature. Tie roast at 3-inch intervals with cotton twine; this helps it from drying out and allows it to cook more evenly. Place roast on a rack in a baking pan.
  3. 3 Mix together salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub seasoning mixture into the meat.
  4. 4 Place in the preheated oven and roast for 60 minutes, or 20 minutes per pound if your roast is larger or smaller. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 120 to 125 degrees F (49 to 52 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil, and let rest so juices can redistribute, 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. 6 Slice and serve.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By RCP80

Roasted Yams

Roasted Yams

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet or shallow baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Arrange yam slices in the prepared pan so they are overlapping slightly. Season with salt and pepper and then drizzle olive oil over them as evenly as possible.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tender and yam slices have begun to wrinkle around the edges, about 30 minutes.

By Sara

Serrano Hot Sauce

Serrano Hot Sauce

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
1460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place peppers, garlic, and salt in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour vinegar through the feed tube; process until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour sauce into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to a jar; refrigerate for at least 1 day.
  3. 3 Strain sauce through a fine-mesh strainer. Store refrigerated.

By Jon Rachiele

Potato Hay

Potato Hay

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut potatoes into spirals using the medium grating attachment on a spiralizer, cutting the spirals with kitchen shears after 4 or 5 rotations.
  2. 2 Soak potato spirals in a bowl of water for 20 minutes. Drain and rinse well. Pat potatoes dry with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible.
  3. 3 Place potato spirals in a large resealable plastic bag. Add oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Preheat an air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  5. 5 Place 1/2 of the potato spirals in the fry basket and insert into the air fryer. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Increase temperature to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pull out the fry basket and toss potato spirals using tongs. Return basket to the air fryer and continue cooking, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. 7 Reduce temperature to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) and repeat with remaining potato spirals.

By N8TE

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
270 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Prick potatoes with a fork several times, then rub with olive oil and season with salt.
  3. 3 Wrap tightly in foil and place into the slow cooker.
  4. 4 Cook until tender, on Low for 7 1/2 hours or on High for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
  5. 5 Serve with your choice of toppings and enjoy!

By Nurse Ellen so not a

Easy Oven Pulled Pork

Easy Oven Pulled Pork

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Use a pairing knife to cut 8 small slits into the pork, about 1 ½ inches deep. Insert a garlic clove into each slit. Sprinkle pork evenly on all sides with salt and pepper. Place pork, fat-side up, in a 9x13-inch metal baking dish or Dutch oven.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Carefully pour 3/4 cup water around the sides of the pork. Cover with foil or a lid and cook for 2 ½ hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and let stand for 20 minutes. Remove large fat layer and any other large pieces of fat. Pull pork apart and shred.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Smoked Potato

Smoked Potato

Prep
5 min
Cook
210 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Using a fork, pierce holes on all sides of the potato. The more holes, the smokier the flavor. Rub oil on all sides of the potato and sprinkle with salt.
  3. 3 Place potato directly on the smoker rack and cook for 3 1/2 hours

By Soup Loving Nicole

Air Fryer French Fries

Air Fryer French Fries

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then slice sections into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Let soak to release excess starches, about 5 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Pour boiling water over the potatoes until they're covered by a few inches. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with cayenne; toss to coat.
  5. 5 Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. 6 Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.
  7. 7 Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries. Continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich

Roasted Okra

Roasted Okra

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Arrange okra in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until okra is lightly browned and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By ncope

BBQ Chicken Breasts in the Oven

BBQ Chicken Breasts in the Oven

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking pan with heavy-duty foil to make cleanup easier.
  3. 3 Prepare chicken breasts by cutting off the rib meat if you wish; leave the skin on. Season chicken with salt and pepper and put in the pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until juices start to appear, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Remove the pan and generously pour 1/2 of the barbecue sauce over chicken. Continue to bake for 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining barbecue sauce.
  6. 6 Cook until no longer pink in the centers and skin is crispy, 15 to 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Grumpygrandpa

Chili-Roasted Kale

Chili-Roasted Kale

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place kale into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with chili powder and kosher salt; toss again. Spread seasoned kale onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Stir kale and continue roasting until the edges become brown and a little crispy, 5 to 8 minutes.

By SJRJA

Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts

Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Rub olive oil over each chicken breast, then season both sides with salt and black pepper. Place the chicken skin-side down on a broiling pan.
  2. 2 Broil in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken breast skin-side up. Continue broiling until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

By Always Cooking Up Something

Puffy Taco Shells

Puffy Taco Shells

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
3 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix masa harina, salt, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl using your fingertips until dough forms and pulls away from the sides, 2 or 3 minutes. Form into a firm, flattened ball and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Keep dough balls covered with a damp paper towel as you fry them, one at a time.
  2. 2 Place dough ball between 2 sheets of plastic or a split open zip top bag. Flatten to form a small circle about 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, slide in the first circle. Very carefully baste hot oil over the top of the shell with a spoon to keep oil circulating over the top surface. When shell has puffed (after about 15 seconds), cook another few seconds and flip it over and cook another 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat for each shell.
  4. 4 When shells are still warm and pliable, gently push down puffed tops to create room for the fillings and slightly crease the shells for folding.
  5. 5 Fill with your favorite taco fixings and serve while shells are still warm.

By John Mitzewich